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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
10 min prep time
25 min cook time
12servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
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Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This creamy pumpkin pasta is a comforting diabetes-friendly meal for a brisk autumn night. This high fiber recipe is vegetarian, but you can try adding a lean protein like chicken for more protein. Plus, the leftovers make an easy meal the next day!
10 min prep time
25 min cook time
12servings
about 1 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, 4–5 minutes.
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Add the pumpkin, broth, cream, and spices. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
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Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and top with grated cheese and parsley.
Nutrition facts
12 Servings
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Serving Size
about 1 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 160
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
4.5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 180mg 8%
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Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Protein 4g
- Potassium 178mg 4%
Ingredients
olive oil
3 tbsp
yellow onion (diced)
1 whole
pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cup
garlic (minced)
2 clove
skim milk
1/2 cup
vegetable broth
3/4 cup
white pepper
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
whole-wheat rotini pasta
12 oz
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp
fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp
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